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    G&L Tribute L2000. SOLD

    in Basses For Sale

    Posted

    [quote name='MB1' post='588890' date='Sep 3 2009, 05:44 PM']MB1. :)
    Got any other colours? :rolleyes:
    ...Mancunian Bump![/quote]

    Hi Martin,

    Well, actually I do have another Tribute in the lighter body colour and maple fingerboard. But, that's the one I'm keeping!

    Steve

    G&L Tribute L2000. SOLD

    in Basses For Sale

    Posted · Edited by solo4652

    Hi,

    I was so impressed with this Tribute, that I went out and bought another one. Then, I got my Stingray to sound as I wanted, so I don't need two G&L Tributes. This one is now for sale.

    Serial number = 04023534. Made in Korea, 2004-2005

    You all know about these basses, but in case you don't - here's the spec:

    2 G&L USA humbuckers
    Swampash body (I think...)
    Hard rock-maple neck with rosewood fretboard
    G&L-designed Saddle Lock bridge
    Tri-Tone active/passive electronics
    3-way mini-toggle pickup selector, preamp control, series/parallel control
    Treble boost/cut knob
    Bass boost/cut knob,
    Volume knob

    When I bought it 6 months ago, the pots were pretty crackly - not uncommon on these basses. So, I had all 3 knobs replaced with CTS pots by Ged Green, Instrument Technician in Manchester, at a cost of £35. Now, there is absolutely no hiss or crackle whatsoever.

    Pictures:

    [attachment=32111:008.JPG] [attachment=32112:009.JPG]

    [attachment=32113:010.JPG] [attachment=32114:011.JPG]

    I've only used the bass for bedroom practising - I've never gigged it. Consequently, it's in excellent condition with only a very few, faint marks on the back, and 1 or 2 almost unnoticeable marks on the neck that you can only just see, and only if somebody points them out to you. You can't feel these at all when playing. Comes with a new, but mediocre gigbag.

    I'm in Stockport and anybody who's interested in the bass is welcome to come round and have a go on it any time. I will post - I have a sturdy cardboard box for this and loads of bubblewrap.

    Revised price: £350 including delivery to your door.

    Steve

    Back-ache Avoidance Equipment

    in Bass Guitars

    Posted

    [quote name='Happy Jack' post='586281' date='Sep 1 2009, 09:47 AM']The collapsible sack barrows from Lidl are really cheap (<£15), really light, and perfectly adequate for most rigs. I used to use mine to move around a pair of Eden D210XLT's, total weight = 138lbs.

    They tend to go very quickly when a store gets them in, so you need to keep an eye out.[/quote]


    I have one of these to move my combo. Takes up to 70 kgs.

    [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Folding-sack-truck-trolley-clearance-offer-10-99_W0QQitemZ180401825174QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Lifting_Moving_Equipment?hash=item2a00c96596&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Folding-sack-truck-t...id=p3286.c0.m14[/url]

    Mint Stingray 4 fretless

    in Basses For Sale

    Posted

    [quote name='martthebass' post='576906' date='Aug 21 2009, 05:26 PM']Good decision. But................thumbrest:rolleyes:[/quote]


    Yes, yes, I know - I'm not fond of them myself! But, when it makes the difference between being able to play a bass, and not - it's time to just get on with it. I wish I could master the floating thumb technique but, try as I might, I can't.

    Mint Stingray 4 fretless

    in Basses For Sale

    Posted

    [quote name='MB1' post='576029' date='Aug 20 2009, 08:20 PM']MB1. :rolleyes:
    ....A Thumbrest?.... :lol:[/quote]

    Yeah - shameful, eh? Don't tell anybody, please.

    I was struggling with resting my thumb on the pup - it was too far back for me. Try as I might, I couldn't play with a "floating thumb" either - I need to anchor somewhere. So, somewhat reluctantly, I put the thumbrest on today, and it really has made the difference between being able to play the bass, and not. If it makes it a little more palatable, I've tried to hide the thumbrest by putting a white one onto a white pickguard. Is that OK?? :)

    Mint Stingray 4 fretless

    in Basses For Sale

    Posted

    Thanks to MB1 and mrcrow for bumping my ad!

    The fretless 'Ray is now definitely for sale: Here are the pictures:

    [attachment=30454:Stingray_1.JPG] [attachment=30455:Stingray_2.JPG] [attachment=30456:Stingray_3.JPG]

    [attachment=30457:Stingray_4.JPG] [attachment=30458:Stingray_5.JPG]

    Serial No: E12423. I've checked this with EBMM and the date of manufacture is 23rd February 2000. They also confirm the body colour as Pearl Lavender (discontinued in 2002, I'm told) and the fingerboard as Pau Ferro. To quote EBMM: "...most likley the only one we ever made exactly like this". It went straight to Bass World in Kent where it remained on display until I bought it in June this year. It is extremely rare to the point of being possibly unique!

    4-string
    3 EQ model
    Fretless board
    Maple neck
    Complete with original MM hrdshell case
    Fully checked and set up by instrument tech.
    Still under shop's warranty which is transferable to new owner


    I've played it no more than 10 times, and only in the bedroom. It's never been played live, gigged or even used for rehearsals. Consequently, it's in MINT condition. Technically "used", but effectively it's "as new". It still has the protective film on the pickguard! I keep getting it out and gazing at it wistfully since it is a thing of rarity and beauty.

    But, I'm not getting on with the Stingray tone. I realise I prefer a P-tone. Bit of a shame, really.

    Putting a price on it has been difficult becuase of its mint condition and rarity. I've searched ther web for new fretless 'Rays - they're about £1300 - but they're not really directly comparable to this one. I've taken it into 2 music shops and asked for a valuation too. The result is I'm putting it up for sale at £900, which I think is realistic.

    I'm in Stockport. Anybody who wants to pop round for a cuppa, a chat and noodle on the 'Ray is more than welcome. My email: [email protected]

    Steve

    Fender neck

    in eBay - Weird and Wonderful

    Posted

    See:

    [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Fender-mexican-bass-neck-precision-jazz_W0QQitemZ180389131199QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV?hash=item2a0007b3bf&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Fender-mexican-bass-...id=p3286.c0.m14[/url]

    Comes complete with useful length-reduction feature to help with packing for journeys.

    Mint Stingray 4 fretless

    in Basses For Sale

    Posted

    [quote name='GreeneKing' post='558988' date='Aug 3 2009, 09:26 AM']By way of a bump!

    Not a problem, I kinda half guessed it was the other Green :)

    Do you sail Solo's too?

    Peter - ex Enterprise racer[/quote]

    Yes - I sail Solo's, and Corby 25's and Squibs, and Fireballs, and J-80's. PM sent.

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